Reports say that Gov. Bill Richardson has withdrawn from further consideration for Commerce Secretary. A federal grand jury is investigating how a California company that contributed to Richardson’s political activities won a New Mexico state contract worth more than $1 billion. Richardson said in a statement issued by the Obama transition office that the investigation […]
Category: Executive Branch
Inaugural Funding in the Spotlight
This article discusses funding of events coinciding with the inauguration. Rather than accepting donations from lobbyists, corporations and unions, Obama has raised more than $20 million from celebrities and others for the cost of official parties and other inaugural events not covered by public funds – limiting individual contributions to $50,000. While Obama has no […]
Pardon You?
Campaign contributions are featured in this story about the recent pardon of Isaac Robert Toussie withdrawn by President Bush. The White House said Mr. Bush now has questions about whether Isaac Robert Toussie deserved the pardon and wants to avoid the appearance of political conflict. Mr. Bush has told the Justice Department pardon attorney not […]